HOPE – HELP FROM YOU

A wise professional athlete said, “The stars are not the athletes because without fans there would be no professional sports; fans are the true stars." The true star in the miracle story of the Words of Hope book is not...

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HOPE WINS, CV-19 LOSES

When fear grows in me at the least unexpected time (now concerning CV-19), I go to my secret place, my secret garden. This is where imaginary flowers of all colors grow and the sound of flowing waters ebb my...

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ONE PAIR OF HANDS

Today my remarkable friend, Dr. Caviezel, sent me "One Pair of Hands" sung by Carroll Roberson. Incredible, inspiration, uplifting! Dr. Jim knows something about a pair of hands. He is a very successful chiropractor in Mount Vernon, WA whose kind...

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LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?

The world’s best organization is looking for good people who are difference makers. Not long ago, in a Words of Hope, I spoke to the idea of kindness being described as useful goodness. In 1967, my wife Susie and I took...

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THE TWO WAY MIRROR

Mirror Mirror in my hand who has a pure clean glass that can show reflection in two directions; first at me; second to my world set before me. Key statement: One of life's most difficult EQ, (emotional intelligence) skills to...

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EXAMINATION OF THE HEART

The Psalmist said, "The Lord knows everything about us." Imagine being able to say, "You know everything about me, even before I say it, and exclaim, such knowledge is too wonderful!" In my experience, I know we don't know everything to be...

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CAN’T – NEVER DID ANYTHING | CAN – DOES ALMOST EVERYTHING

Long ago when my dad was in school one of the basketball games fan chants was: "Ash can, tin can, who can, we can beat Everett...Bellingham... Mt. Vernon...Snohomish." These fan cheers can be fun to shout, although some may be a...

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THE LIFE ELEVATOR

Yes, in life we are either going up, going down, or not moving! Just like a mechanical elevator. Today, like every day, you and I stand ready to make a decision at the entrance of our life experience elevator.  This reminded...

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HAPPINESS IS…

Happiness is: an emotion of joy a feeling of merriment absence of anxiety an attitude a decision encouragement a smile kindness purposeful practiced a learned behavior a choice commitment If happiness encompasses all these virtues, no wonder happiness is a...

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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CRAZY?

One of the funniest comedians Jay Crowell and I enjoy is Chris Rock. In one of his monologues he makes his famous toothy, wide-eyed look; then declares, "Whatever happened to crazy?" It so fun; so good to laugh.   Today amid a...

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